"Hope you guys open up as soon as possible," Salvatore said. "It's good for my business because it'll create traffic flow and it'll give people access to medical marijuana."

When NBC2 asked the company why it's filing permit applications in Lee County, Trulieve said it already has several hundred clients in the area.

"We're down there at least two to three times a week delivering," said Victoria Walker, Trulieve community relations representative, "It will allow patients much quicker access and more affordable access to their medication."

Trulieve tells NBC2 it's leaning toward moving into the Tamiami Trail and Cleveland Ave. locations over the McGregor Blvd. one. Angela Wynn owns a business close to the Tamiami Trail location.

"I think it's long overdue. I think there should be a dispensary in everybody's community," Wynn said.